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Paul Maslansky Dies: ‘Police Academy’ Producer Was 91


After working together on the first 'Police Academy' film 40 years ago, writer Pat Proft announced producer Paul Maslansky's death in a statement.

1982.Courtesy Everett Collection The Emmy nominee’s death was announced by Police Academy(1984) writer Pat Proft in a heartfelt statement on Friday, recounting their work together on Proft’s first film, which launched six sequels and two series, one animated and one live-action. “Thankful for meeting Paul Maslansky,” wrote Proft on Facebook. “He hired me and Neal Israel to research and write Police Academy.

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